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Hi, I am LB, married to Jeff. Thanks for stopping by my blog! I post things about my interests - Disney, baking, couponing, books, TV, movies, music... as well as my family.My son, E., is now 2! It has been quite a journey so far!

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Monday, June 16, 2014

I need to get over this cooking funk. Too much exhaustion and stress. I feel like it will be months before we know what is going on with Jeff's job! I really want to enroll the kiddo in gymnastics and swim lessons but until we know what is happening in the fall, all the expensive extras are not happening! :(

Monday: leftover french toast casserolefor J - the kiddo and I are going to a picnicTuesday: Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Casserole

Thursday: leftoversFriday:Oven Barbecue Pork ChopsSaturday and Sunday: I am part of a multi-family garage sale, all day Sat and Sun so leftovers or something from the freezer is what's for dinner!

Dessert of the Week: We seriously still have Easter candy. We have been really good about doling it out, and whike I am nowhere near sick of it, I do jsut want to eat it and be gone!
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Friday, May 2, 2014

The April Daring Baker’s Challenge was hosted by Wolf of Wolf’s Den . She challenged us to Spring into our kitchens and make Easter breads reflecting cultures around the world.

Making bread is my "thing." I have loved to bake bread since I was young. So this month's challenge (ok, technically last month's!) was right up my alley. I had never made Easter bread before and was pleased to find out it was easy to do and tasted delicious!! Mt braids ended up HUGE, and they wer a little underbaked.... same for the eggs. BTW I dyed them using Kool Aid, since they were touching something edible.

Instructions:1. In a large mixer bowl, combine yeast,
warm (not hot) milk, salt, butter, eggs and sugar. Add about half the
flour and beat until smooth with dough hook. Slowly add the remaining
flour to form a stiff dough. Add flour until the dough is not sticky anymore. Knead
until smooth with either dough hook attachment or turn out on floured
board and knead.

2. Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm
place until doubled, about an hour.

fat little braided dough circles

3. Punch dough down, divide into 12 pieces. Roll each piece to form a 1
inch thick rope about 14 inches long and, taking two pieces, twist to
form a "braid", pinching the ends. Loop into a circle.

4. Place on a greased baking sheet or line your baking sheet with
parchment paper or a Silpat. Cover and let rise until double, about an
hour again.

and the eggs were nestled all snug in their braids

5. Brush each bread with beaten egg wash. Put on the
sprinkles. In the middle of each bread ring, gently place an Easter
egg, making an indentation with the egg.

Monday, April 28, 2014

Thursday: Cheesy Italian Beef BakeFriday:leftoversSaturday and Sunday: Saturday is the services auction, so we won't eat a big dinner.Sunday we will be going out for lunch so dinner will be snacky foods.

Dessert of the Week: so. much. Easter. candy!
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Monday, April 21, 2014

Well, hi there! The past few weeks of craziness have finally ended. No more birthdays, holidays, surprise parties, house guests (love), spring break.... etc! Back to boring ole life lol Hope that everyone had a good Easter!

Monday: leftovers from my birthday dinner Tuesday: J. has to go back to work so it will be something quick from the freezer

Wednesday: He will either get good news or bad news on Tuesday, so we will go out to dinner to celebrate or to commiserate!

Monday, March 17, 2014

Breaking out the spring Menu Plan Monday banner! Too bad we are stuck in endless cold and freezing weather! Thankfully today's snow is supposed to stay south of us... we are going to get the freezing temps though YAY. (not)

This is a strange week for us... we are getting into our busy time so the menus for the next month or so will be a bit different!

Monday: we are not Irish, but I have not met a holiday meal I haven't liked ;) Actually, I don't like corned beef or cabbage lol Jeff is also working all day, but i still want to make something St. Patrick's Dayish... So it will be Shamrock Shaped PizzasTuesday: not sure... I think I might head to a cookbook for this one.

Thursday: leftoversFriday:We are going into the city to see Aladdin :D And eating dinner at SchnippersSaturday and Sunday: Saturday we are seeing Divergent (YAYAYAYAYAY!) and taking the in laws out to lunch. Sunday, who knows!!!

Dessert of the Week: I am attempting cookie decorating for E's birthday cookie cake, so I baked cut out cookies to decorate today. Wish me luck!!

Monday, March 10, 2014

Thursday: quicheFriday:GOING TO SEE THE VERONICA MARS MOVIE!!!! So we will either order pizza before we go or eat on our way there, since the theater is aways away.Saturday and Sunday: who knows!!! I try not to cook on weekends.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Well, last week was a bust! I had a horrible bad cold, and I am still feeling it today! I had to cancel my Disney party, too. :( Cooking did not happen! But after 2 weeks off, I need to get back into gear and into a schedule again.

Monday, February 24, 2014

And we are back from vacation!!! It was such a great time, and the perfect thing to escape winter :D I will post pictures soon. This is the week after vacation panic, when supplies are low, and I am too tired to find recipes! Gotta get to the grocery store, but here is a temporary plan.